This is fairly long, sometimes rocky trail that follows the Kootenay River to Glade. Bridges over rushing creeks and the cool forest makes this trail a delight even on a very hot day. This trail can be used to access Dove Hill/Elk Cut-Off, Doukhobor Waterline, Brilliant Overlook, and McPhee Creek trails.

Note to Cyclists

Bike travel on the section of Skattebo Reach from the Park and Pool to the Substation is not recommended. This section is quite steep with some fragile trail surfaces. Starting from the Brilliant Substation and travelling to Glade is recommended. Please be courteous and give right-of-way to foot traffic.

Skattebo Reach Access

Access from the Park and Pool:

•Leave Castlegar heading towards Nelson on Hwy 3A

•Just before the Brilliant bridge, turn left on Rosedale Road

•The Park and Pool is the immediate right bordering the Highway

Access from the Brilliant Substation Parking Lot:

•Leave Castlegar heading towards Nelson on Hwy 3A

•Before the Brilliant bridge, turn right on Ootischenia Road and head up the hill

•Follow signs to the golf course, turn left on Corrigan Road turning into Columbia Road

•Turn left on Aaron Road

•Turn right on gravel road with gate (note gate closure times), follow for 4km, keep left at fork